NEW VIDEO tomorrow night as we continue our journey in Ancient Egypt with the often neglected Middle Kingdom!
What are your favorite artifacts from this era?
1. Face of Senwosret III: An intensely realistic quartzite portrait whose heavy-lidded eyes and furrowed cheeks epitomize Middle Kingdom royal style.
2. Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet: A sumptuous gold-and-inlay pectoral built around Senusret II’s throne name, found in Princess Sithathoryunet’s tomb at Lahun.
3. White Chapel of Senusret I: A reconstructed limestone jubilee kiosk with exquisitely carved scenes of the king embraced by major gods.
4. Procession of the Aamu (Tomb of Khnumhotep II, Beni Hasan): A vivid wall painting of a caravan of Levantine foreigners bringing gifts.
5. “William” the Hippopotamus: A turquoise faience hippo decorated with lotus marsh plants, a beloved icon symbolizing rebirth.
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NEW VIDEO tomorrow night as we continue our journey in Ancient Egypt with the often neglected Middle Kingdom!
What are your favorite artifacts from this era?
1. Face of Senwosret III: An intensely realistic quartzite portrait whose heavy-lidded eyes and furrowed cheeks epitomize Middle Kingdom royal style.
2. Pectoral and Necklace of Sithathoryunet: A sumptuous gold-and-inlay pectoral built around Senusret II’s throne name, found in Princess Sithathoryunet’s tomb at Lahun.
3. White Chapel of Senusret I: A reconstructed limestone jubilee kiosk with exquisitely carved scenes of the king embraced by major gods.
4. Procession of the Aamu (Tomb of Khnumhotep II, Beni Hasan): A vivid wall painting of a caravan of Levantine foreigners bringing gifts.
5. “William” the Hippopotamus: A turquoise faience hippo decorated with lotus marsh plants, a beloved icon symbolizing rebirth.
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